UPDATE: I-49: LA 106 Interchange to LA 115 Interchange; Avoyelles Parish; H.010489; Asphalt
Thursday, February 09, 2017 at 2:07:24 PM
2-9-2017
I-49: LA 106 Interchange to LA 115 Interchange
S.P. No. H.010489
Control Section No. 455-04
Avoyelles Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that, weather permitting, on Thursday, February 16, 2017 road construction work will begin on a 1-mile section along Interstate 49 from its interchange with route LA 106 to its interchange with route LA 115.
This construction project will consist of cold planing, superpave asphaltic concrete pavement, and related work.
This work is part of a $1.8 million project that involves a combined total of 8.7 miles of road construction along I-49, La. 106 and La. 115 in Avoyelles Parish.
This contract was awarded to the low bidder, Prairie Contractors Inc.
Permit/Detour Section
A width restriction of 12 feet will be in place on I-49 northbound and southbound lanes until completion of the project. No wide loads will be allowed beginning February 16, 2017. The roadway will be open to traffic at all times; however there will be lane closures.
Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Additional Information
Call (318) 561-5100 or (800) 542-3509 or 511 or visit www.511LA.org for additional information. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, the Way to Geaux Application for iPhone or Android devices, the DOTD Facebook page or the LA DOTD Twitter page, @Alex_Traffic for further information and details.
Project Contact
Joseph Montalvo, P.E.
District 08, Project Engineer
Office (318) 346-4582
joseph.montalvo@la.gov
Media Contact
Ms. Deidra Druilhet, Public Information Officer
Avoyelles, Rapides, and Vernon Parishes
Office (337) 262-6133
deidra.druilhet@la.gov